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Are you a real stargazer? Enter NASA's 'Nebula' zone and take on challenge

Are you a real stargazer? Enter NASA's 'Nebula' zone and take on challenge

Keeping its social media game up to the mark, NASA has shared a clip comprising of mesmerising pictures of 6 Nebulas and asked its stargazers to name all.

Nov 14, 2021, 11:44 AM IST
SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at International Space Station with Crew-3 mission astronauts

SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at International Space Station with Crew-3 mission astronauts

It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre to reach the the orbiting lab.

Nov 12, 2021, 07:35 AM IST
NASA’s spacecraft on way to sun bombarded with dust, debris in space

NASA’s spacecraft on way to sun bombarded with dust, debris in space

Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 and has completed nine full orbits of the sun. Before its prime mission ends in 2025, it will complete another 15 orbits.

Nov 11, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
NASA stuns stargazers with astonishing visualisation of Orion Nebula - Watch

NASA stuns stargazers with astonishing visualisation of Orion Nebula - Watch

The visualization showcases a flight through the Orion Nebula in visible-light as observed by the Hubble Space Telescope. 

Nov 09, 2021, 19:02 PM IST
NASA to launch spacecraft to deflect asteroid's path, its first mission in planetary defence

NASA to launch spacecraft to deflect asteroid's path, its first mission in planetary defence

The DART mission is planned to take off on November 23 to hit Dimorphos, a moonlet asteroid. Currently, it doesn't pose a threat to Earth.

Nov 06, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
Scary & eerie! NASA posts sounds of Cosmic Reef, netizens left terrified

Scary & eerie! NASA posts sounds of Cosmic Reef, netizens left terrified

NASA shared the clip with caption: “The beautifully eerie “sounds” of the Cosmic Reef bring colour to life!”

Nov 05, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
NASA's new lunar mission: Ice-mining experiment to be launched in 2022

NASA's new lunar mission: Ice-mining experiment to be launched in 2022

The NASA aircraft will land on a ridge on the lunar South Pole and data from spacecraft orbiting the Moon indicate this location, referred to as the "Shackleton connecting ridge", could have ice

Nov 05, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
SpaceX crew launch delayed again over astronaut's undisclosed 'medical issue'

SpaceX crew launch delayed again over astronaut's undisclosed 'medical issue'

NASA said Thursday (November 4) that the astronaut whom they're not identifying should be fine before a possible launch attempt on Monday (November 8). 

Nov 05, 2021, 15:12 PM IST
NASA gives 'spooky' treat to all stargazers on Halloween, watch here

NASA gives 'spooky' treat to all stargazers on Halloween, watch here

Keeping up its game on social media sites, the American space agency NASA shared a spooky image on Twitter to wish its stargazers a happy Halloween.

Nov 01, 2021, 23:09 PM IST
Significant solar flare likely to hit earth on Saturday, could disrupt GPS signals: NASA

Significant solar flare likely to hit earth on Saturday, could disrupt GPS signals: NASA

A geomagnetic storm is set to hit Earth after NASA warned of a "significant" flare eruption from the Sun.

Oct 29, 2021, 15:36 PM IST
In a first, NASA finds evidence of possible planet outside of Milky Way galaxy

In a first, NASA finds evidence of possible planet outside of Milky Way galaxy

The possible planet candidate is located in the spiral galaxy Messier 51 (M51), researchers estimates the exoplanet candidate would be roughly the size of Saturn.

Oct 27, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
After wrapping up shoot for first film in space, Russian crew prepares to travel back to Earth

After wrapping up shoot for first film in space, Russian crew prepares to travel back to Earth

A space capsule with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko will land in the steppes of Kazakhstan.

Oct 17, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
NASA launches Lucy mission to explore fossils of early solar system

NASA launches Lucy mission to explore fossils of early solar system

During its 12-year primary mission, Lucy will explore a record-breaking number of asteroids, including a flyby of one asteroid in the solar system`s main belt and seven Trojan asteroids near Jupiter.

Oct 16, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
Calling planet earth: Mysterious radio signals from outside Solar System baffle scientists

Calling planet earth: Mysterious radio signals from outside Solar System baffle scientists

Earth received radio signals from outside the solar system which might lead to major revelations or even the presence of an unknown stellar object.

Oct 14, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
Moon parade at Saturn; NASA shares astonishing visuals by Hubble-- Watch

Moon parade at Saturn; NASA shares astonishing visuals by Hubble-- Watch

The American space agency NASA shared a clip of a parade of Saturn’s moons. In the clip, four moons are seen revolving around the ringed planet.

Oct 09, 2021, 23:15 PM IST
India to launch communication satellite GSAT-24 for Tata Sky

India to launch communication satellite GSAT-24 for Tata Sky

GSAT-24, a four-tonne class communication Ku-band satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be put into orbit using an Ariane-5 rocket operated by Arianespace.

Oct 03, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
What is Geomagnetic storm that is set to hit Earth and may affect satellites, electricity grids?

What is Geomagnetic storm that is set to hit Earth and may affect satellites, electricity grids?

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), a geomagnetic storm is set to hit Earth on Sunday.

Sep 26, 2021, 11:12 AM IST
Explained: What ISRO’s latest MoU with startups mean for India’s space industry

Explained: What ISRO’s latest MoU with startups mean for India’s space industry

ISRO's signing of MOU with Indian private rocket startups gives the country's private industry to perform space various activities. Thus, ISRO would enable startups to use their own facilities

Sep 23, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
SpaceX's historic all-civilian crew return to Earth safely - Watch

SpaceX's historic all-civilian crew return to Earth safely - Watch

The return from orbit followed a plunge through Earth`s atmosphere generating frictional heat that sent temperatures surrounding the outside of the capsule soaring to 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1,927

Sep 19, 2021, 06:51 AM IST
Tom Cruise talks to SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew members orbiting in Dragon capsule

Tom Cruise talks to SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew members orbiting in Dragon capsule

SpaceX`s charity-driven mission named Inspiration4 is all set to return to the earth, splashing down in the Atlantic ocean on Sunday (September 19).

Sep 18, 2021, 11:51 AM IST